Thanksgiving Holidays in Recovery Tips

For many people in Recovery, the holidays can be a significant stressor. A plan that leaves you room to ground yourself in your Recovery through meetings, sponsorship check-ins, spiritual services, and whatever works for you is essential for success. Plan and be prepared for your serenity to be tested as travel, socialization, and too many people in one room situations are to be expected for many.

This is also a busy time for treatment programs as many people hit rock bottom returning home for the holidays; knowing the dangers of detoxification is something any family that has a history of addiction needs to learn about. Right now, more than 250 people are dying from overdoses every day, according to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics.

Suppose you are traveling to an area that isn't going to have meetings and support groups. In that case, my go-to recommendation is to find a meeting on https://www.intherooms.com/livemeetings/list You can see meetings specific to your needs with people from all over the world meeting 24 hours a day whenever you need help.

The Holidays can be challenging, but they are also an opportunity to take a breath and enjoy time with your friends and family. Could you make sure to take a moment and reflect on how your Recovery can have a positive impact on everyone around you?

One trick that I was taught early in Recovery was that if I had to attend a function where there was alcohol, I would bring a water bottle or another drink with me. That way, if asked if I wanted something alcoholic, I could say no thanks and show that I already had something to drink.

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